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PETAP.org Announces Online and Distance Learning Educational Program Options
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- PETAP LLC offers certificate and degree training information for a variety of career fields, through the online schools and colleges directory. The online directory provides information regarding distance learning options, degrees, certificates, and other educational resources.
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds Adoption of Common Core State Standards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement applauding the California State Board of Education’s unanimous vote to adopt...
Research on Privatizing Enlightenment Released to the Public
NORFOLK, Va. -- The research article 'Privatizing Enlightenment in the Re-Emergence of Religion' and studies exploring similarities between writings of Eckhart Tolle (2005) and Belzebuub (2001, 2002) reveal new insights about contemporary spirituality. Author, Dr. Gabrielle Wood will release the research online starting today July 30.
First Medical Marijuana School to Open Its Doors in New England
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The New England School of Alternative Horticultural Studies, a New England-based medical marijuana training center, today announced the September 2010 launch of its Basic Medical Marijuana training class in Warwick, RI, the first professional medical marijuana training class in the north-eastern United States.
KnowledgeAdvisors Investigates Importance of Informal Learning in Organizations
CHICAGO, Ill. -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, has announced it has released a brand new whitepaper focusing on informal learning measurement. The research conducted by KnowledgeAdvisors was based upon substantial data collected across diverse industries in an effort to gain a comprehensive representation of the present condition of informal learning.
CalUniversity Celebrates National Safety and Harmony Month
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. -- California Intercontinental University (CalUniversity) CEO and Co-Chairman Dr. Shaan Kumar celebrated World Safety and Harmony Month by honoring Dr. Khalil BineBine with its 2010 Quality Service Excellence Award.
Meet Annual Hazardous Waste Training Mandates at Two Day Workshop
HOUSTON, Texas -- Lion Technology Inc., a nationally recognized regulatory compliance training firm, will present its two-day Hazardous/Toxic Waste Management workshop series during the month of July and August. The course is designed for compliance professionals who must be trained annually under the RCRA hazardous waste regulations. Workshops will be held in Little Rock, AR on August 9-10; Tulsa, OK on August 12-13; Houston, TX on August 18-19; and Dallas, TX on August 23-24, 2010.
PETAP.org Presents its Traditional Campus Based Schools, Colleges, and Universities Directory
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- PETAP LLC introduces its directory of traditional schools and colleges. Provided in the directory is a list of the top North American campus based colleges and universities available to students. Information regarding available certificate and degree programs including overviews about specific career fields are available as well.
A New Earth Based On Old Texts? Researchers Compare Writings of Eckhart Tolle and Belzebuub
NORFOLK, Va. -- A research study addresses concerns about similarities between Eckhart Tolle's 'A New Earth' (2005) and Belzebuub's 'Searching Within' (2001) and 'The Journey to Enlightenment' (2002). Dr. Gabrielle Wood, who initiated the study, has published the results online today.
Alameda Community Learning Center Launches Innovative STEM Program
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Alameda Community Learning Center (ACLC) recently announced the addition of a new STEM Through Engineering program as part of its mission to deliver technology-rich, cutting-edge curriculum that offers real world learning applications. STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, is a research-based approach to 21st century education.
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments to Academic Content Standards Commission
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Friday (June 4), Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the following appointments to the Academic Content Standards Commission:
Steven Dunlap, 30,...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Release of Common Core Standards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Approves California InterContinental University as Recognized University for Online Education
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. -- California InterContinental University (CalUniversity), a provider of distance education through online degrees, announced this week that the Veteran's Administration now recognizes this educational institution as a provider of higher education for active military personnel and veterans.
Three Marinello Students Place in Top 10 Spots of National Hair Competition
WHITTIER, Calif. -- Marinello Schools of Beauty, the leading chain of beauty schools on the West Coast, recently had three of its brightest stars place in the 4th annual Junior Style Stars National Hair Competition. Marinello was the only beauty school with three students ranked in the top ten. The Junior Style Stars National Hair Competition is the largest cosmetology student competition in the world.
Carden Academy of Mission Viejo Raises $40,000 to Support School Programming
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. -- Carden Academy of Mission Viejo announced today that more than $40,000 was raised at its Third Annual Dinner Dance, 'A Night of Chance,' held at the Coto de Caza Country Club on Saturday, April 17, 2010. The event was organized by the academy's Parents Association to raise funds that will enhance the school programs at Carden Academy.
PETAP LLC Presents the Release of Partners in Education and Tuition Assistance Programs (PETAP)
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- PETAP LLC presents PETAP.org, an organization that focuses on providing tuition assistance and higher education resources for students. With a national community focus PETAP partners with academic and corporate lending institutions. The objective of PETAP is to include financial and academic resources partnerships at national and local community levels to support and promote higher education.
Respondus Releases the StudyMate Mobile Application
REDMOND, Wash. -- Respondus, Inc. announces the availability of two mobile solutions for its StudyMate Class application, enabling students to access interactive study materials from their online courses. Collectively, the mobile offerings for StudyMate Class support the iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Palm Pre, iPod touch, and iPad devices.
Alameda Students Win Top Honors in Science Fair
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Students at the Alameda Community Learning Center (ACLC) took home top prizes in several categories at the Chevron 57th Annual San Francisco Bay Area Science Fair this past week. Among the 13 ACLC students to bring home awards were sophomore Dylan Moore, who placed fist in the Engineering and Computer Applications category with his project Creating and Modifying a Fuel Cell System for Clean Energy.
B.E. Publishing Launches 100 Percent Web-Based Keyboarding Software for Schools
WARWICK, R.I. -- EduTyping, a new and innovative keyboarding software for schools, is rewriting the rules for students and teachers' keyboarding classrooms. B.E. Publishing's EduTyping requires no textbooks or paper; it's strictly online technology that provides students with the flexibility of doing assignments at school or home by simply logging in with a user name and password.
Largest Class to Date Graduates from Pathbuilders' Percepta Program
ATLANTA, Ga. -- Seventy-two women graduated on March 2 from Pathbuilders' 2009-10 Percepta class. Percepta is a six-month program that prepares women for leadership positions in their companies by providing group mentoring and educational seminars combined with program-wide network building. Junior-executive high-potential women were paired with executive-level mentors who helped guide their development and position them to have greater impact on their companies. The graduation took place Atlanta.
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Persistently Lowest-Achieving Schools List
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the California State Board of Education voted to approve a...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Unveils Partnership with Microsoft to Offer Job Training to Californians
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that California will join forces with Microsoft to provide free technology training to thousands...
Calif. Assemblymember Isadore Hall, III Introduces Legislation to Help Diabetic Children in School
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Assistant Speaker pro Tempore Isadore Hall, III (D- Compton) today introduced AB 1802, which would clarify existing law by allowing,...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Submission of Application for Up to $490 Million Recovery Act Funding for Schools
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- In keeping with his commitment to protect education, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed and announced the submission of the state’s...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Historic Education Reform Legislation Making California Highly Competitive in Race to the Top
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- After calling a special session and introducing a bi-partisan legislative package, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday (Thurs.) signed historic education reform...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Provides Constitutional Amendment Language to Increase Higher Education Funding, Shift Funding from Prisons
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Following up on his State of the State proposal to make higher education a priority, yesterday, the Governor has submitted...
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Takes Action to Secure Available Recovery Act Funds for Early Childhood Education
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Building on his commitment to both high-quality early childhood education and bringing available American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act)...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Race to the Top Legislative Package Passes State Senate
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued the statement below after the California State Senate voted to pass SBX5 1, the bi-partisan measure...
Calif. Recovery Task Force: 25 Percent of the 250,000 Education Jobs Saved or Created Nationwide are in California
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued the statement below after the White House released a Domestic Policy Council report documenting the impact...
The Henry Armstrong Foundation Announces First Athletic and Medical Scholarships
LOS ANGELES /California Newswire/ -- The Henry Armstrong Foundation announced this week that it has awarded its first round of college scholarships to five...
Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Expedited Recovery Act Funding for Schools
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that $1.3 billion in expedited State Fiscal Stabilization Funds (SFSF) will be available for California’s...
Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights California’s Push for Education Reform at School Rally
LOS ANGELES /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today joined the Reverend Jesse Jackson at an assembly at Dorsey High School in Los Angeles...
Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights Need to Ensure California is Eligible to Compete for Billions in Recovery Funding for Education
FRESNO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today at Fresno’s Jefferson Elementary School, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger highlighted the need for legislative action to ensure California is...
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on $883 Million Recovery Act Funding Allocated for Education
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger released the statement below following the California Department of Education’s announcement of the allocation of $883...
College Acceptances Rolling in for Seniors at Oakland Military Institute
OAKLAND, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Oakland Military Institute (OMI), a free college prep charter school, announces several members of its senior class have received...
World Savvy Hosts Largest Academic Event for San Francisco Students, Prepares Them for Responsible Global Citizenship
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- On Saturday, March 14, 2009, over 500 middle and high school students from Northern California schools will convene at San...
With Unique Products, LifeModeler Inc. Posted Aggressive Business Gains in 2008
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- To say that LifeModeler, Inc. (LMI) bucked the prevailing trend and posted a series of successes in 2008...
Podclass Announces Web Services Technology to Bring Education into Social Networks
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Podclass, Inc. announces Podclass Web Services (PWS), an application programming interface to enable online courses to be accessed from within...
Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Stephen Schneider Hails Tribal Snow Contributions: ‘Whatever Works, Go For It!’
PALO ALTO, Calif. -- "I think it is wonderful that ski areas have been inviting the tribes back to ski and snowboard, which inspired...
Breakthrough Children’s Video Series Prepares Kids Ages 2-5 for Childhood’s Big Milestones
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- ThinkBox Inc. today announces the release of "Showy Show! Preschool Show," the first in a new live action educational video...
New Marinello Spa Academy Location Opens in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Marinello Schools of Beauty is pleased to announce the opening of the new Spa Academy on North Fairfax Avenue in...
Coastal Marine Biolabs Hosts Natural Sciences Summer Program for High School Juniors and Seniors
VENTURA, Calif. -- Coastal Marine Biolabs announces a call for applications and community sponsorships for its integrative biosciences program summer session. The session runs...
Orange County Events: 34th Annual Country Day Fair for Prince of Peace
COSTA MESA, Calif. -- For the thirty-fourth consecutive year Prince of Peace School announces a great day of family fun! The Annual Country Day Fair is happening Saturday, April 19th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Costa Mesa. Prince of Peace Church and School have been a community anchor in the Mesa Verde community of Costa Mesa for over 40 years. Orange County’s Prince of Peace Kids Sow for Second Harvest
COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Today was a perfect Southern California day for students at Prince of Peace Christian School: warm, sunny, with a 100% chance of learning. Students from pre-school to sixth grade observed and tended their seedling crop. The young plants are three to four inches high and ready to be harvested and transplanted to a field where food is farmed specifically for the benefit of local families in need. Finding the Perfect Tutor Online: A New Partnership Puts Parents and Students at Ease
PORT HUENEME, Calif. -- Tutorz' vertical search engine and Crown Tutoring in-home tutoring services partner to "feed the tutoring needs" of students nationwide. Crown Tutoring will provide discount in home tutoring services using referrals from Tutorz' unique search engine technology.
Declining U.S. Art Education Jeopardizing Children’s Future
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- According to Renaissance Publications, the arts are under attack in the nation's public schools and students are being denied the arts foundation they need to succeed in life. In answer to monumental budget cuts and diminishing arts programs, Renaissance Publications has launched a series of home study courses that are proving to be a viable alternative. Bovee and Thill Craft First-of-Its-Kind Website for College Instructors
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Business Communication Headline News announces the launch of a unique interactive website for business communication college instructors. Courtland Bovee and John Thill, the leading authors of business communication college textbooks, designed their new website to be used as a college classroom tool.
State Programs Pay Education Loans for Certain Qualified Professions
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. -- The California Student Aid Commission offers a platter of state-sponsored loan assumption programs to pay education loans for those seeking professional training and employment in specific areas of need in California. By providing education loan relief, the state through the California Student Aid Commission encourages individuals to seek careers as teachers, nursing faculty, and nurses in state facilities. AmeriChinaB2B Connection Makes Distributor Recruiting in China Easier
PALO ALTO, Calif. -- AmeriChinaB2B, the importing and exporting Internet marketing platform to China has launched its newest service, a web portal exclusively for recruiting distributors. The recruiting portal is designed to provide U.S. businesses with assistance in locating distributors, middlemen or manufacturing sourcing sites in China's vast industrial base.
Grant Joint Union High School District Enhances Campus Security with BroadWare Media Management System
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- BroadWare Technologies, Inc., the leader in distributed video management, has been selected to implement a sophisticated video surveillance system at Grant Joint Union High School District in Sacramento, CA. Based on the industry-leading BroadWare Media Management System, the new video surveillance system will enable school security personnel to simultaneously monitor the campus and parking lots in all 13 high school and junior high campuses.
